7 p.m., buffet dinner; 8 p.m., show begins; Carousel Hotel, O.C. Net proceeds benefit the Alzheimers Association.Tickets only available for Friday. Cost: $35, per person for dinner and show. Advance reservations are required. For tickets, 410-726-12334. No tickets will be available at the door.

8 a.m.-2 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, on the corner of Rte. 611 and Snug Harbor Rd., West. O.C. Artfully decorated Christ-mas cookies including sugar-free and gluten-free. Cost: $6, per pound and are packaged with ribbons or bows. For more information, 410-641-3224.

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ocean CIty Life-Saving Station Musuem. There will be a book signing by George and Suzanne Hurley, the authors of “Ocean City, Maryland: A Pictoral History” on that same day from 1-3 p.m. For more information, 410-289-4991.

Dec. 4: Worcester Prep
Christmas Bazaar

11 a.m.-4 p.m., 508 S. Main St., Berlin. Gifts, crafts, books, greenery and food. Silent and Chinese auctions. Games for the children, lunch and snack bar and entertainment by Worcester students. Santa will stop by for photos and Mrs. Claus will be available for teatime. For more information, 410-641-3575.

Dec. 4: Lunch With Santa

11 a.m.-2 p.m., Snow Hill Fire Department. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxillary. Each child will receive a gift from Santa and may purchase a picutre with Santa. Cost: $3, children 2 and under; $6, for children 3 and up. For tickets or more information, 410-632-2115.

Dec. 4: Mardela Springs
Christmas Heritage Tour

4-7 p.m., Historic Mardela Springs. Come to the beautiful home and walking tour. Trams are available. Historical churches, musuems and homes will be open. Good food, live entertainment and crafts vendors. Visit Santa in his workshop. For more information, 410-546-4672.

11 a.m., The Community Church at Ocean Pines, room 38, 11227 Race Track Rd., Berlin. Life After Loss is a non-denominational support group. If you would like help coping with any type of loss you are invited to attend. For more info, 410-641-5433.

Dec. 7: TOPS Meeting

5 p.m., Ocean City Library. TOPS, or Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group for weight loss and provides education on health issues. For more information, 443-365-4722.

5 p.m., begin at the Pour House, corner of Wicomico St. & Baltimore Ave., for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Continue on at 6 p.m. to the Courtyard Marriott, 15th St. & the boardwalk for dinner. At 8 p.m. meet at Trimper’s Rides on the boardwalk for coffee and dessert. Ride the carousel and the bumper cars. Cost: $40, person. Reservations are required. For reservations please call 410-289-1413. Open to the public.

Dec. 10: OCVFC Ladies Auxiliary
Breakfast With Santa

8-10 a.m., Applebee’s, West O.C. Breakfast will include pancakes and sausage. Cost: $6, adults and children over 6. Children under 6 are $3. Bring your camera to take a picture of your child on Santa’s lap. For more information or to purchase tickets, 410-251-7224.

Dec. 10: Stocking Stuffer
Book Sale

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ocean Pines Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean Pines Library with proceeds from all sales going to purchase materials for the library. Mini book sale will include books in nearly new condition, non-fiction, fiction, biography, travel, cooking and self-help. There is also an ongoing sale of used books in the back of the library near Luke, the terrapin’s tank.

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin. Christmas shopping with local vendors. Vendors are also encouraged to call to reserve a spot to showcase their businesses. Lunch and snacks available. Snowman craft for the kids. For more information, 443-235-6761 or 443-614-3241.

11 a.m., The Community Church at Ocean Pines, room 38, 11227 Race Track Rd., Berlin. Life After Loss is a non-denominational support group that meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. If you would like help coping with any type of loss you are invited to attend. For more information, 410-641-5433.